0810RESOLUTION NO. 810
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROLLING HILLS . SUPPORTING PROPOSITION E
CONTINUING THE EXISTING FIRE SERVICES BENEFIT
ASSESSMENT DISTRICT.
WHEREAS, provisions of Proposition 218, the Right to Vote on. Taxes Act,
have eliminated the $51.7 million annually generated by the Fire Protection District of Los
Angeles County's Fire Suppression Benefit Assessment; and
WHEREAS, if replacement funding such as a proposed special tax is not
found due to Proposition 218, severe reductions in emergency fire and paramedic services
will be required resulting in a greater risk to public safety and a higher potential for the loss
of lives and property; and
WHEREAS, balancing the Fire District's budget to meet a $51.7 million loss of
revenue would most likely include:
• Closure of more than 20 neighborhood fire stations
• Loss of 34 engine companies
• Reduction of daily fire company staffing by 157 firefighters
• Impact to paramedic and specialized rescue responses
• Elimination of non -emergency services
• Layoffs of firefighters and other employees; and
WHEREAS, fewer stations, less firefighters and paramedics on duty each day
and the longer response times that would result in this city, 47 other county contract cities,
and the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County, all combine to pose a grave threat to
life and property and would likely result in higher fire insurance rates as well; and
WHEREAS, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors has called for a
special election on June 3, 1997; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors has placed on the ballot a special tax,
Proposition E, which calls for replacement funding for fire and paramedic emergency
services; and
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that we, the City of Rolling Hills endorse
Proposition E and encourage all of the voters of our city to vote YES on Proposition E on
June 3, 1997.
B. ALL LA (/
MAYOR
ATTEST:
MARILYN L. °KERN
DEPUTY CITY CLERK
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ��
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS )
I certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 810 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROLLING HILLS SUPPORTING PROPOSITION E
CONTINUING THE EXISTING FIRE SERVICES BENEFIT
ASSESSMENT DISTRICT.
was approved and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council on May 12, 1997 by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Heinsheimer, Murdock, Pernell,
Mayor Pro Tem Hill and Mayor Lay.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
and in compliance with the laws of California was posted at the following:
Administrative Offices.
MARILYN L. KERN
DEPUTY CITY CLERK
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